Sushi Hana

Lunch here is the best! Sue was a wonderful server, food was fast and delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant!

Came here for AYCE sushi over the weekend and the restaurant was packed. We decided to eat dinner at the bar since that was the only option without a wait time. The restaurant had a very nice ambiance with a modern feel. The AYCE sushi did not disappoint. Our food came out very quick and it was very fresh. The dishes that stood out the most & ordered multiple times were yellowtail , Black Pepper Tuna Tataki, and Ilka salad. The chef special rolls were very fulfilling and presented neatly. The dark platings really made each dish stand out with the array of colors from the sushi. We chose to skip on kitchen entree and only pick from sashimi , chef special rolls, and appetizers . With a good range of options to choose from , we left full and happy.

It was my first time coming here and it was my first time doing it all you can eat sushi lunch so it was a pretty cool experience being able to try multiple rolls and not pay per roll. Flipside to this you can't take anything to go and they charge you for any food that you leave. So try not to eat with your eyes. The appetizers come out in small portions so if you're like me and really like crab Rangoon, you'll need to order it a couple times. The rolls themselves were delicious, I can't quite tell you the names of the ones I picked because I had the waiter give me their suggestions, but I tried some of all of the rolls shown in the picture and there wasn't one that I didn't like. I will say that nothing specifically stood out to me about this place to make it my go to sushi spot, but it was an enjoyable experience overall. But if you ask my coworker who took me here, she'll say that it's definitely her go to spot. There is no street parking so you'll have the park in the deck attached to it but they do valet (I think that's the correct word to use when you bring them your parking ticket and they run it so you don't have to pay when you leave the garage) the parking if you park in that deck. If you park anywhere else they won't. I'm not sure if there's a quicker way to get from the deck closer to the restaurant itself I couldn't find a way so I went all the way down to the first floor out and around. Not too convenient if it's raining and you don't have an umbrella.

(1/18/25) My wife offered to take me out to dinner. My first choice met with disapproval. So after driving in a circle we wound up at Sushi Hana in Ballantyne.I'd seen the restaurant a couple times while driving in the area, but never stopped. It's pretty much a noisier version of Mr. Tokyo with a bar.We wound up getting a table across from a screaming toddler, lucky us. I ordered what I would normally order at Mr. Tokyo. Ten minutes in and our drinks haven't arrived. The server did come by and we had to ask where they were. The server just looked blankly at us. Not a good start. When the drinks did arrive, the ginger ale that I ordered was flat. No carbonation at all.This place is a combination of a sports bar with a sushi restaurant added into it. It explains the poor acoustics and the bevy of large TVs. Another strange feature is that there isn't a bar where the chefs prepare the sushi. That seems to be hidden in the kitchen. My wife was not pleased with the dressing on her avocado salad. She said it was very gritty. I've noticed something disturbing about the selections that I've made so far, none of them had any flavor. Rolls that were supposed to have a special sauce, only had a dot of sauce. The hand rolls were on the smaller side and were loosely wrapped. This was annoying when I tried to pick them up and eat them. One roll had barely any fish in it.I've ordered some nigiri and a few more appetizers, shumai, gyoza and tataki. Everything was tiny and the gyoza and shumai appeared to have been frozen. If you're going to charge $28.99/person for dinner you really need to step up your game. The 1.50 hour time limit to eat was also ridiculous.

Aesthetic: Hip, made to order, all you can eat sushi restaurant with extensive menu options and friendly service. My Favorites: The yellowtail jalapeño, black tuna tataki, and sexy roll are elite choices! Experience: I finally tried Sushi Hana for my birthday dinner, and I had a wonderful meal here. We tried a few rolls, and the favorites of our group were definitely the sexy roll and black pepper tuna. We also ordered some lighter appetizers such as the yellowtail jalapeño, and they were all delicious. I finished with a cup of miso to digest, highly recommended! I would steer clear of the fried or tempura choices so you can get your moneys worth, it's a better value if you stick to fresh rolls and sashimi. This is one of my new favorites in town, try it out!

Sushi Hana offers AYCE sushi in South End, which is a spot in Charlotte that is full of bars and restaurants. Supposedly, there is a parking garage where the restaurant validates parking for a few hours, but I could not find it so I just parked on the street. It is fairly sleek and modern inside, and the ambiance was lively when I was there for lunch. The food also came out in a timely manner, given the amount of rolls ordered. You can free miso soup whether you do AYCE or not. I ended up not doing AYCE just because I was not that hungry. Instead, I got their 3 Special Roll Dinner where I chose three of the chef specialty rolls. I arrived later than my friends (who had already placed their order), so I ordered in a rush, but I definitely should have taken a closer look at the menu. I really only like kani and shrimp tempura in sushi, so I got the Rising Phoenix Roll, Crazy California Roll, and Crazy Roll. The Rising Phoenix Roll was pretty good and filling as there was shrimp tempura with spicy crab on top of the roll. However, I made the mistake of ordering the Crazy California Roll and Crazy Roll, which are deep fried rolls. I quickly discovered that deep fried rolls are not for me; rice is already really filling and frying it just adds another filling layer to the sushi. I also prefer eating cold sushi, not hot sushi. My friends really liked their rolls and I would definitely come back and order a roll that is not deep fried because this place does have good reviews and I want a better experience. If I could, I would probably give Sushi Hana a 3.5/5 instead of a 3/5 based on my experience as of now, but I definitely should have ordered differently as I think it would have elevated my dining experience.

Great little South End spot if you have a sushi craving that needs filled. The restaurant is sizeable enough to where you don't have to wait on a weekday night at primetime dinner hours. Service was friendly & quick. Only reason i'm giving the review 4 stars is because several times the wrong food was brought to our table (couldn't really be upset because I understand with the setup how it could get confusing for wait staff).For ~$30 all you can eat sushi, I was more than satisfied with the quality of the food. The sushi was fresh, delicious & arrived in a timely manner given the business of the place. You can also order side items like crab rangoons or egg drop soup as part of the all you can eat.I visit here fairly frequently & typically stay at the Holiday Inn just steps away so I will definitely be returning on my next work trip!

As far as all you can eat sushi in the area, Sushi Hana is the way to go. For $29 per person, you can have unlimited hibachi entrees, appetizers, and sushi. The fish isn't the highest quality I've ever had, but it's tasty and extremely fair for the price. They have lots to choose from, and servers are prompt in getting each round out.I've been here a few times, and even when I wasn't able to eat raw fish, there was plenty to enjoy!

So glad I chose Sushi Hana for lunch today. As soon as I walk in the door the vibes were perfect. Between the music and the anime playing. C was my bartender and she did a great job. Would heavily recommend for anyone looking for good sushi and vibes.

I love this place. Regardless of whether it's lunch, dinner, or even a snack, their rolls are always fresh and service is always amazing. They also have notably good music at an appropriate volume. Oh and my favorite part: their lychee martini! It is chef's kiss!